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DA53 KYN

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

211,078 mi
Last recorded211,078 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 KYN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 211,078 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play strong advise (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 210,592 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog lamp lens missing

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 200,831 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 200,823 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 182,620 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 182,612 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 169,330 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 159,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s and o/s wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2018 156,583 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 156,571 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device insecure front ball joint nut loose (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure inner front bolt loose (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2016 155,462 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and screw in tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 155,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and screw in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 151,586 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 151,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 143,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

pass airbag switched off [warning light]

Fail 29 Nov 2013 138,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres inner sidewalls are starting to split ,not down to canvas yet but advise replacement

Pass 29 Nov 2013 138,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres inner sidewalls are starting to split ,not down to canvas yet but advise replacement

Pass 29 Nov 2012 130,399 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 121,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 121,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 95,711 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 77,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 61,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 45,387 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 29,660 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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DA53 KYN is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2003 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 100,003 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA53 KYN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DA53 KYN is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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